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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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