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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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