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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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