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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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