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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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