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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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