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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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