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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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