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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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