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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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