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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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