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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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