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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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