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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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