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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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