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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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