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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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