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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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