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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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