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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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