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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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