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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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