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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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