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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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