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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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