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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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