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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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