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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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