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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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