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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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