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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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