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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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