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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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