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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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