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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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