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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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