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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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