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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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