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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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