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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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