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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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