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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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