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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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