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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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