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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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