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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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