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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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