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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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