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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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