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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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