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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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