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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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