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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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