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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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