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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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