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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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