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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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