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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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