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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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