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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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