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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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