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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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