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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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