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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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