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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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