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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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