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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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