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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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