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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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