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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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