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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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