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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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