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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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