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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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