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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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