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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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