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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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