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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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