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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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