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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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