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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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