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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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