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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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