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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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