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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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