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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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