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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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