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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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