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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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