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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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