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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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