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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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