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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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