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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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