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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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