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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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