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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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