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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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