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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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