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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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