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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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