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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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