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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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