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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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