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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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