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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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