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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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