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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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