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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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