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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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