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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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