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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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