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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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