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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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