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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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