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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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