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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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