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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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