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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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