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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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