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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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