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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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