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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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