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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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