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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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