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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the 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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