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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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