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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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