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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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