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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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