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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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