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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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