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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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