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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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