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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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