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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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