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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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