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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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