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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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