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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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