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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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