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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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