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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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