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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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