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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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