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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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