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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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