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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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