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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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