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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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