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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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