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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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