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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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