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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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