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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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