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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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