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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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