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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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