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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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