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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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