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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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