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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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