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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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