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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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