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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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