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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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