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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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