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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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