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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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