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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major 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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