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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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