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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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