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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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