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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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