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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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