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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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