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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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