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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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