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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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