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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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