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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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