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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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