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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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