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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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