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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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