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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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