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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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