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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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