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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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