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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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