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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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