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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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