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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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