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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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