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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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