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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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