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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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