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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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