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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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