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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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