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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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