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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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