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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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