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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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