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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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