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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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