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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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