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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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