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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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