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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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