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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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