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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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