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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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