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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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