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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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