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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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