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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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