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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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