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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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