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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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