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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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