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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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