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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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