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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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