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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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