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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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