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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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