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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key 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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