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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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