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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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