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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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