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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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