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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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