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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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