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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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