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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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