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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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