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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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