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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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