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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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