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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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