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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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