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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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