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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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