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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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