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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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