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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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