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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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