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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key 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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