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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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