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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage 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 learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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