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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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