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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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