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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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