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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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