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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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