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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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