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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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