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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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