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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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