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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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