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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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