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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended 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 teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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