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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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