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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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