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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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