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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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