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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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