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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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