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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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