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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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