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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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