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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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