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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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