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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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