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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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