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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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