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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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