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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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