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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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