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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition