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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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