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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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