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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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