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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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