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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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