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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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