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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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