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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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