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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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