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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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