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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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