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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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