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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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