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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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