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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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