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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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