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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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