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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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