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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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