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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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