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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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