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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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