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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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