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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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