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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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