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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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