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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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