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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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