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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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