paulhlares , Yes the front glass can be changed. Below are links for replacement glass and video to show how you can change the glass digitizer. If not comfortable making the repair have a good local computer/cell phone repair shop have a look and estimate repair. Good luck.
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https://www.parts4repair.com/touch-screen-digitizer-for-asus-memo-pad-8-me181c-black/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLoTlGEBmFI