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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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