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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not 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 e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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