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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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