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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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