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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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