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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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