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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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