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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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