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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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