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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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