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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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