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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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