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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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