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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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