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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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