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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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