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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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