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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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