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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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