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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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