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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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