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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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