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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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