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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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