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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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