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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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