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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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