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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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