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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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