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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. 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. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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