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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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