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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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