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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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