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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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