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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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