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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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