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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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