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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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