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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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