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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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