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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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