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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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