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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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