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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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