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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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