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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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