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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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