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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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