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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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