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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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