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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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