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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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