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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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