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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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