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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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