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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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