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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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