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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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