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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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