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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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