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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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