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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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