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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about 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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