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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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