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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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