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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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