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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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