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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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