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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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