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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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