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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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