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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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