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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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