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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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