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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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