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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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