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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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