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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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