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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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