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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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