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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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