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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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