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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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