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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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