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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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