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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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