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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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