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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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