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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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