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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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