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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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