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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key 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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