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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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