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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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