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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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