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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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