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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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