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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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