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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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