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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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