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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major 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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