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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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