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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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