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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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