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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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