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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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