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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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