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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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