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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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