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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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