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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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