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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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