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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important 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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