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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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