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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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