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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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