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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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