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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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