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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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