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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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