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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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