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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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