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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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