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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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