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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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