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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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