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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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