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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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