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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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