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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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