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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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