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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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