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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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