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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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