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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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