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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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