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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not 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 subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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