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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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