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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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