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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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