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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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