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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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