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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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