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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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