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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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