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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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