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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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