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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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