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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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