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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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