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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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