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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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