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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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