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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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