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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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