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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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