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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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