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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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