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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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