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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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