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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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