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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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