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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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