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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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