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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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