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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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