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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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