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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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