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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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