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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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