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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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