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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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