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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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