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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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