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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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