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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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