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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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