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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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