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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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