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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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