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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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