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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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