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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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