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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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