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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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