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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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