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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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