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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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