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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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