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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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