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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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