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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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