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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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