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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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