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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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