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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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