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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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