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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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