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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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