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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important 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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