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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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